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January 2, 2008 · Cessna 152 · N24965
Loveland, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 2, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Loveland, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N24965
Operator
Colorado Contrails
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA047
According to the student pilot she flared too early, ballooned, and impacted the runway. She stated that when she impacted the runway, she was not aligned with the centerline and the airplane departed the runway to the left. The airplane slid into the snow, resulting in substantial damage. The student reported no anomalies with the airplane or any of its systems.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, she was on her first solo flight. During the last landing to runway 15 (8,500 feet by 100 feet, asphalt) she "flared too early", ballooned, and impacted the runway. She stated that when she impacted the runway, she was not aligned with the centerline and the airplane departed the runway to the left. The airplane slid into the snow. Postaccident examination revealed both wing spars were bent up and the propeller was bent. The student reported no anomalies with the airplane or any of its systems.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MST
Nearest AirportFort Collins Loveland (1nm)
Runway15
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN24965
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorColorado Contrails
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 7 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time22:35
Weather SourceWFAC